As a fully accredited National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) training provider, Prime delivers a range of demolition courses.
These courses are designed to train demolition professionals at all levels and provide them with the skills they need to progress in the demolition industry.
The NDTG is the only UK organisation able to deliver CCDO cards. Passing the appropriate NDTG training courses is therefore essential to obtain your card, as these are requested by the decision-makers who commission demolition projects in the UK.
The NDTG CCDO Site Visitor course is designed for those who need to visit demolition sites but won’t enter the demolition zone.
Our three other courses are aimed at construction professionals who wish to gain formal training to progress in the demolition industry, starting with our NDTG Labourer course up until our NDTG Topman training.
Our NDTG CCDO Demolition courses are delivered at our training centre in Maidstone, Kent. We can also deliver private training sessions at your preferred location. Please get in touch with our team to find out more.
After completing each course, delegates will be able to apply for the relevant CCDO card.
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Bookable OnlineAs an NDTG-approved training centre, we offer CCDO Demolition Labourer courses in Maidstone, Kent. Passing this course and obtaining your green CCDO Demolition Labourer card is the first step to gaining a demolition qualification.
Demolition Labourers work alongside Demolition Refurbishment Operatives and Topmen and assist in clearing, arising from demolition processes, including separating waste, loading bins and moving soft stripped arisings on demolition sites.
This course is designed for individuals new to the demolition industry or for those who are converting from labouring in general construction to demolition.
Contact us for further information or to make a booking.
Our NDTG-approved Demolition Labourer Course lasts one day (eight hours).
Weekend courses commence at 7.30am and weekday courses at 8.30am.
Our NDTG CCDO Demolition Labourer courses are delivered at our training centre in Maidstone, Kent.
We can also deliver private training sessions at your preferred location. Please get in touch with our team to find out more.
Our NDTG CCDO Demolition Labourer course is aimed for construction professionals looking to start a career in demolition or for those carrying out a general labouring role who wish to obtain formal training.
Candidates must have a current Operative or above Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Touchscreen Test Pass and a current NDTG or UKATA Asbestos Awareness Certificate (e-learning certificate NOT accepted).
As an NDTG-approved training centre, we deliver the most up-to-date courses to you or your workforce. Delegates will learn about:
Demolition Labourer Level 1 Test.
After passing the Demolition Labourer Level 1 Test, successful delegates will receive a five-year, renewable Demolition Labourer certificate and can apply for the green CCDO Demolition Labourer card.
The green CCDO Labourer Card is renewable every five years. If you wish to continue working as a Demolition Labourer, you will need to retake the NDTG CCDO Demolition Labourer course before your CCDO card expires.
If you wish to progress in the demolition industry, you can take the NDTG CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operative course before your green CCDO card expires.
From £230.00 + VAT
The NDTG CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operative course qualifies individuals in the demolition of non-load bearing structures and the removal of fixtures and fittings and the use mechanical hand tools. Demolition Refurbishment Operatives will also be able to segregate materials for recycling.
This course is aimed for demolition professionals with at least two years’ experience as a Demolition Labourer (green CCDO Labourer card). After passing the course, successful candidates will be able to apply for the red CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operative card.
Our NDTG-approved Demolition Refurbishment Operative Course lasts one day (eight hours).
Weekend courses commence at 7.30am and weekday courses at 8.30am.
Our NDTG CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operative Courses are delivered at our training centre in Maidstone, Kent.
We can also deliver private training sessions at your preferred location. Please get in touch with our team to find out more.
Candidates signing up to the NDTG CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operative course must:
As an NDTG-approved training centre, we deliver the most up-to-date Demolition Refurbishment Operative training course. Topics covered during the one-day course include:
After successful completion of the NDTG CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operative course, candidates will receive an NDTG certificate and a three-year, non-renewable red CCDO Demolition and Refurbishment Operative card.
The NDTG is the only organisation able to issue CCDO cards, which are requested by companies who commission demolition projects in the UK.
After receiving their red CCDO Demolition and Refurbishment Operative card, candidates will have three years to pass the NVQ Level 2 in Demolition to become a qualified CCDO Demolition and Refurbishment Operative. Contact us for further details and great deals on all demolition NVQs from levels 1 to 6.
After successful completion, candidates will be issued a five-year, renewable blue CCDO Demolition and Refurbishment Operative card. To renew your blue CCDO Demolition and Refurbishment Operative card, you will need to retake the one-day NDTG CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operative course.
From £275.00 + VAT
The NDTG CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) Course will train demolition professionals to manage small teams. Their role will include all the responsibilities a Demolition Refurbishment Operative has, as well as the demolition of load-bearing walls and structure by hand.
Advanced Demolition Operatives will work to method statements and pre-planned cutting sequences and will be able to use relevant equipment and techniques such as safe oxygen/fuel cutting and working at height.
Advanced Demolition Operatives are supervised by a CCDO Chargehand or a CCDO Site Supervisor.
Our NDTG-approved Demolition Topman course lasts one day (eight hours).
Weekend courses commence at 7.30am and weekday courses at 8.30am.
Our NDTG CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative courses are delivered at our training centre in Maidstone, Kent.
We can also deliver private training sessions at your preferred location. Please get in touch with our team to find out more.
The NDTG CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative course is aimed at demolition professionals who wish to apply for the NDTG CCDO Trained Advanced Demolition Operative card.
Candidates must:
As part of your NDTG CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative you will learn about:
After completing their one-day NDTG CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative course, candidates will be issued a Red CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative card. This card is non-renewable and valid for three years.
The NDTG is the only organisation able to issue CCDO cards, which are requested by companies who commission demolition projects in the UK.
Before your red CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) card expires, candidates will need to pass the Level 3 NVQ in Demolition.
Providing candidates also hold a valid Specialist Demolition Health, Safety and Environment Test Pass and current NDTG or UKATA Asbestos Awareness certificate, demolition professionals will then be able to apply for the blue CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative card.
The blue CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative card is valid for five-years and candidates will need to re-take the one-day NDTG CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative course to renew it before it expires.
From £305.00 + VAT
The CCDO Demolition Supervisor card qualifies individuals to take responsibility for demolition operations on site, from planning and delivering site inductions to ensuring team communication is effective. Reporting directly to management, the Supervisor will also take control of implementation of HSQE systems.
The CCDO Demolition Manager Card is the most senior card available under the CCDO card scheme. After a 5 day course (usually spread over 5 weeks) holders will be qualified to take on the full responsibility of a demolition project, from Client and Surveyor Liaison to regular communication with supervisors about the running of the site.
For the supervisor card, you must complete a 5 day CCDO Supervisor course.
A 5 day CCDO Demolition Manager course (usually split over 5 weeks) is required to for the CCDO Demolition Manager card.
Training can be carried out at NDTG venues nationwide. Contact us and we’ll be happy to get this arranged for you.
A Demolition Site Supervisor will have 5 years experience in a Topman or Chargehand role and be ready to take on further responsibility for supervising all levels of labourers within a demolition site.
To apply for the Manager’s card you must have held the full NVQ qualified CCDO Demolition Gold Card. Alternatively operatives who have not held the previous card, who have 5 years experience, may also be eligible after a CV has been provided, and reviewed by the NDTG team.
CCDO Demolition Supervisor Course
This course covers:
CCDO Demolition Manager Course
This course covers:
On successful completion of the Demolition Supervisor course, delegates will receive a red Trained Operative Demolition Supervisor CCDO card and certificate. This card is valid for 3 years and is non-renewable. Red cardholders must complete NVQ Level 3+/4 within the 3-year timeframe to convert the card to a fully qualified Gold Supervisor card
On successful completion of the Demolition Manager course, delegates will receive a red Trained Operative Demolition Manager CCDO card and certificate. This card is valid for 3 years and is non-renewable. Red cardholders must complete NVQ Level 6 within the 3-year timeframe to convert the card to a fully qualified Black Managers card.
The NDTG is the only organisation able to issue CCDO cards, which are requested by companies who commission demolition projects in the UK.
Red Trained Operative Demolition Supervisor cardholders must complete a NVQ Level 3+/4 within the 3-year timeframe to convert the card to a fully qualified Gold Supervisor card
Red Trained Operative Demolition Manager cardholders must complete a NVQ Level 6 within the 3-year timeframe to convert the card to a fully qualified Black Managers card.
CCDO Demolition Supervisor – £1700 + vat
CCDO Demolition Manager – £1850 + vat
